The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

By Grant Landers

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Episodes: 46

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The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming explores what it really takes to swim well and safely, in open water.

 

Hosted by endurance swimming coach and sport scientist Grant Landers, the podcast brings together swimmer stories, coaching insights, and evidence-based science to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable environments.

 

Each episode features conversations with open water swimmers, triathletes, coaches, and researchers, covering topics such as training alongside work and family life, adapting to conditions, managing uncertainty, and learning from both success and setbacks.

 

The podcast is informed by Grant’s work coaching endurance swimmers and triathletes, as well as his research at the University of Western Australia, but it’s intended for the broader open water swimming community.

 

Whether you’re preparing for your first open water event or refining your performance at the endurance end of the sport, this is where swimmers, science, and the sea converge.


Episode Date
Anna-Carin Nordin: Beyond Oceans Seven, Adventure and the Art of Patience
Nov 02, 2026
Andrew Page: Good Habits, Great Friends and 51 Rottnest Crossings
Oct 26, 2026
Dr Elizabeth Sinclair: Swimming, Science and Seeing the Ocean Differently
Oct 19, 2026
A/Prof Heather Massey: The English Channel, Cold Water and the Science of Swimming
Oct 12, 2026
Ceinwen Roberts: Marathon Swimming, Community and a Life in the Ocean
Oct 05, 2026
Will Rollo: Stewardship, Safety and the Rottnest Channel Swim
Sep 28, 2026
Dr Andrew Lyttle: Biomechanics, Curiosity and the Science of Drag
Sep 21, 2026
Barbara Pellick: I Reckon I Could Swim Back
Sep 14, 2026
Charlotte O'Beirne: Mermaids, Confidence and Finding Your Place in the Water
Sep 07, 2026
Dr Jeremy Drake: Persistence, Exercise and Cancer Research
Aug 31, 2026
Prof Peter Reaburn: Successful Ageing, Masters Athletes and Swimming for Life
Aug 24, 2026
William Ellis: Why We Come to the Water
Aug 17, 2026
Sam Moore: Community, Inclusion and the GeoBay Swim
Aug 10, 2026
Ben Roberts: Participation, Progression and the Growth of Open Water Swimming in WA
Aug 03, 2026
Jordina Quain: Identity, Belonging and the Hidden Impact of Endurance Sport
Jul 27, 2026
Dr Sacha Fulton: Preparation, Adaptability and Performing Under Pressure
Jul 20, 2026
Adam O'Byrne: Ice Swimming, Cold Water and Training for the Moments
Jul 13, 2026
Adam O'Byrne: Ironman, Channel Swimming and the Triple Crown
Jul 06, 2026
Dr Jen Walsh: Sleep, Recovery and Making It Work in Real Life
Jun 29, 2026
Dr Terry Griffiths: Curiosity, Preparation and the Australian Triple Crown
Jun 22, 2026
Warwick Dalziel: The Evolving Swim, Race Dynamics and High-Performance Coaching
Jun 15, 2026
Duncan Kinnear: Extreme Environments, Cold Water and Racing Beyond Completion
Jun 08, 2026
The Science & Art of Open Water Swimming: What We’ve Learned So Far
Jun 01, 2026
Brenton Ford: Technique, Feel and Swimming Effortlessly in Open Water
May 25, 2026
Mel Tantrum: Open Water Coaching, Athlete Development and High-Performance Leadership
May 18, 2026
Dave Budge: Water Safety, Risk Management and the Evolution of Mass Participation Events
May 11, 2026
Dina Levačić: From Channel Swims to Researching Adaptation
May 04, 2026
Kate Bevilaqua: Long‑Course Triathlon Swimming, Pacing and Race‑Day Decisions
Apr 27, 2026
Vicki Delves: Coaching Beginners, Confidence and Skill Building in Open Water
Apr 20, 2026
Does Lighter = Faster? Body Composition and Performance Readiness: A special episode - originally recorded for The Distance Dr: In Practice
Apr 13, 2026
Mariko Collins: Waves, Curiosity and Adapting in Open Water
Apr 06, 2026
Glenn Taylor: Lake Argyle, Risk Management and Creating a World‑Class Open Water Swim
Mar 30, 2026
Dr Kate Baldwin: Injury Prevention, Strength Training and When to See a Physio
Mar 23, 2026
Adam Knight: Preparation, Persistence and the Father–Son Channel Crossing
Mar 16, 2026
A/Prof Claire Badenhorst: Women’s Physiology, Iron and Performance Wellbeing
Mar 09, 2026
Ryan Evernden: Post-Big Swim Recovery, Strength and the Critical 2-Week Window
Mar 02, 2026
Felicity Sheedy-Ryan: Abandonment, Adaptation and the Solo Return
Feb 23, 2026
Dr Angela Spence: SIPE, Hypothermia and Safety in Open Water Swimming
Feb 18, 2026
Dr Liv Stewart: Vision, Sighting and Confidence in Open Water
Feb 16, 2026
Nathaniel Wells: Preparing the Mind for Long Open Water Swims
Feb 09, 2026
Gaby Villa: Nutrition, Fuelling and Feeding in the Water
Feb 02, 2026
Prof Scott Draper: Ocean Science, Waves and Channel Swims
Jan 26, 2026
April Mobsby: From team to solo: progression, confidence, and reflection.
Jan 19, 2026
Tyson Landers: Open Water Swimming, Resilience, and the Long Way Around
Jan 12, 2026
Episode 1: Why This Podcast — Stories, Science, and Open Water
Jan 09, 2026
Podcast Trailer
Jan 05, 2026